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| alien | . An unnaturalized foreign resident of a country. Also called noncitizen. 2. A person from another and very different family, people, or place. 3. A person who is not included in a group; an outsider. 4. A creature from outer space |
| apprentice | 1. One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade, art, or business. 2. One who is learning a trade or occupation, especially as a member of a labor union. 3. A beginner; a learner. |
| assassin | One who murders by surprise attack, especially one who carries out a plot to kill a prominent person. |
| burnish | v. 1. To make smooth or glossy by or as if by rubbing; polish. |
| cancel | 1. To cross out with lines or other markings. See Synonyms at erase. 2. To annul or invalidate. 3. To mark or perforate (a postage stamp or check, for example) to indicate that it may not be used again |
| casualty | 1. An accident, especially one involving serious injury or loss of life. 2. One injured or killed in an accident |
| deficient | 1. Lacking an essential quality or element 2. Inadequate in amount or degree; insufficient |
| exhaustive | complete and thorough |
| flagging | n. A pavement laid with flagstones. adj.1. Declining; weakening. 2. Languid; drooping. |
| foolhardy | Unwisely bold or venturesome; rash |
| jibe | Unwisely bold or venturesome; rash (also “gibe”) |
| opportunism | n. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others |
| relevant | Having a bearing on or connection with the matter at hand |
| relish | n. 1. An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking 2. |
| terrain | n. 1. (a.) An area of land; ground: climbed a tree to view the surrounding terrain. (b.) A particular geographic area; a region: a guide who knows this terrain well. 2. The surface features of an area of land; topography |
| abhor | To regard with horror or loathing; detest; To shrink back with horror, disgust, or dislike; to be contrary |
| adapt | To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation. |
| chide | To scold mildly so as to correct or improve; reprimand |
| drudgery | Tedious, menial, or unpleasant work. |
| eddy | n. A current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion. |
| edible | adj. Fit to be eaten: edible roots; an edible mushroom. n. Something fit to be eaten; food |
| enhance | 1. To make greater, as in value, beauty, or effectiveness; augment. 2. To provide with improved, advanced, or sophisticated features |
| evoke | v. 1. To summon or call forth: actions that evoked our mistrust. |
| grime | n. Black dirt or soot, especially such dirt clinging to or ingrained in a surface. v. To cover with black dirt or soot |
| harass | v. 1. To irritate or torment persistently. 2. To wear out; exhaust. 3. To impede and exhaust (an enemy) by repeated attacks or raids. |
| inhibit | 1. To hold back; restrain. 2. To prohibit; forbid. |
| overwhelm | v. 1. To surge over and submerge; engulf. 2. To defeat completely and decisively. 3. To affect deeply in mind or emotion. 4. To present with an excessive amount. 5. To turn over; upset |
| prelude | An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface. |
| rind | n. A tough outer covering such as bark, the skin of some fruits, or the coating on cheese or bacon. |
| tavern | 1. An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. 2. An inn for travelers. |
| typical | 1. Exhibiting the qualities, traits, or characteristics that identify a kind, class, group, or category. 2. Of or relating to a representative specimen; characteristic or distinctive. 3. Conforming to a type |
